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After the severe floods that hit parts of Slovenia last weekend, the situation is calming down. The majority of the country was not severely affected and remains open for guests and visitors. However, some areas are still inaccessible, and road and rail connections are disrupted in some places. If y...

Roman evening in the archaeological park Date: 21 July Duration: 7:30 PM to 21:30 PM Location: Simonov zaliv Archaeological park Price: 35,00 € / person Save yourself a spot: here Applications will be accepted until 18 July. This one-time event in the Archaeological Park Simonov zaliv will take...

Have you been to Izola in the past or are you currently staying here? We value your opinion about the experience. As we continuously strive to improve our destination, your feedback helps us tailor our offers to better serve our guests. Kindly spare a few minutes of your time to complete our survey ...

The winners of the "A Day with a Local" competition are announced. The main prize, a free one-day stay with a local, including a guided tour of selected points of interest in Izola, discovering Izola through the eyes of locals, free entry to museums/attractions, free food and drinks, and all other a...

On 21 April, at 6 pm, the opening of the exhibition » Colorful Views: Greetings from Izola « will take place in Izolana – House of the Sea! The exhibition will feature the works of the Izola-based designer and illustrator Žana Šuran.

This spring, we continue building on the story with our locals. Once again, we've organized a prize competition offering a day spent with the locals and a weekend package as a main prize. But this time, we are moving beyond the borders of our country. Last year we invited Izola fans from Slovenia; t...

This spring, we continue building on the story with our locals. Once again, we've organized a prize competition offering a day spent with the locals and a weekend package as a main prize. But this time, we are moving beyond the borders of our country. Last year we invited Izola fans from Slovenia; t...

We share some ideas of celebrating the International Women’s Day in the company of your favourite girl friends. Treat your body and soul to a relaxing treatment in one of Izola’s spas, or just chat while having a wonderful meal in a magical environment. If you're feeling brave we invite you to j...

Valentine’s Day, anniversary or any other special event – every moment can be the right time to spend it with your special someone. We have selected a few ideas that you may find helpful when arranging the perfect romantic getaway for two.

The four Istrian destinations continue their successful collaboration and joint promotion under the Love Istria brand. Its new website was revealed today to the public. Destinations Portorož & Piran, Izola, Koper and Ankaran presented their new website www.loveistria.si, showcasing Slovenian Is...

The exhibition entitled 3.65 days of memories was inaugurated on Friday, 9 December, in Izolana – House of the sea. The exhibition displays photographs taken by photographers and our social media followers, which have made a particular impression over the past year. Tourist Board Izola is aware t...

The year is drawing to a close, and we gathered many impressions over the past months that we would like to share with you. At the Tourist Board, we believe that our visitors and social media followers co-create the (online) image of Izola as a tourist destination. Our digital community is growing a...

The countdown to the festive season has begun. Istria's municipalities are getting ready for the festive lights switch-on. Visitors can look forward to a varied programme for all ages, starting at the end of November and lasting until mid-January. Find out how you can spend the festive December in S...

Rules of the Prize Contest “World Tourism Day” Contest Article 1: Call Organizer   Organizer of the of the "The Forgotten Secret of Izola prize contest" (hereafter: contest) is the tourist association Turistično združenje Izola, g. i. z., Sončno nabrežje 4, 6310 Izola, Slovenia (hereafter: ...

Due to severe drought the scarcity of drinking water in the Slovenian Istria is increasing. Because we believe we all aim to preserve drinking water and to avoid further restrictions we kindly ask you to follow the directions you find listed below. Thank you for caring!  

The booklet highlights the culinary year in Izola, presenting all culinary days and restaurateurs. In it, you will also find some recipes, a list of this year’s events entitled Pier of Tastes, and a free ticket to Izolana – House of the Sea. If you would like to receive a copy of the brochure, ...

Slovenian Istria won’t disappoint in the autumn either. Covered in shades of yellow and red, it invites you to experience what it has to offer, which includes both sports activities and the discovery of cultural and historical heritage. Fans of film art will be impressed, and children will enjoy s...

The remaining days of summer in the Slovenian Istria will be filled by numerous events. There will be no shortage of big concerts as well as smaller, more intimate ones. Of course, there will also be events for art-lovers, kids, and, since Istria is also a place of good food and drinks, there will b...

There are 8 available classes:  1. AUDIO - VIDEO, the basics of filming and editing  2. Digital marketing, promotion of events, activities  3. Basics of public speaking  4. Arranging funds - sponsorship  5. Basics of accounting  6. Legal basis for institutions  7. Arranging funds - alerts  ...

The current situation does not allow us to travel, but you can stay in touch with Slovenian Istria through genuine Istria cuisine. If you would like to use the autumn days to visit the Slovenian Istria, but this is not possible due to restrictions, you can stay in touch with us through genuine Istri...

We inform you that TIC Izola is closed until further notice. We remain available from 9:00 to 15:00 at the telephone number +386 5 640 10 50 and e-mail address tic.izola@izola.si. Thank you for your understanding!

Autumn offers many possibilities for relaxing in the fresh seaside air, and autumn holidays are a perfect opportunity for actively spending time with your family, discovering hidden Istrian corners and delightful experiences. An active getaway in the healthy seaside air Pleasantly warm temperatures ...

Autumn in Izola has been very successful and productive. Official statistical data, which significantly surpassed last year’s numbers, confirm that the satisfaction of accommodation and service providers continued in September. October in Izola is dedicated to increasing professional competences o...

In September, the Slovenian Istria will entice you with its lovely weather, summer temperatures, and unforgettable autumn experiences, as well as free guided tours. As usual, the end of summer at the seaside will be sweet... With the help of the Slovenian Tourist Organisation, which offered its sup...

In August, Izola was visited by 30.128 guests, with a total of 125.864 overnight stays. Compared to the previous year, this represents a 3 % increase in the number of guests and a 6 % increase in overnight stays. A third of all overnight stays were realized in hotels and one third in apartments....

From the sea to the hinterlands: every corner of Slovenian Istria is brimming with authentic, traditional dishes with a modern twist. This inviting symphony of flavours and aromas is waiting for you.

Izolana – House of the Sea and an exciting marine journey for children As part of the June campaign Izola and the secrets of the locals, we were looking for the BEST IZOLA EXPERIENCE by organizing a prize game on our Facebook profile. The title was earned by Izolana – House of the Sea, where you...

From Friday 31 July to 21 August, the Summer Island with a skating rink on a circular path through the park Pietro Coppo will come to life in Izola. The skating rink will be open every day between 9 am and noon and between 5 pm and 11 pm. The entrance fee to the skating rink will be 2 eur...

Experience the sea from a different perspective They say the best things in life are wild and free. This is precisely what the Bele skale Beach in Izola is like, sprawled beneath a mighty cliff in the area of the Strunjan Landscape Park. If you want to experience the freedom of the sea from a differ...

 The coastal municipalities have reached the decision to limit the operation of official institutions and public companies aimed at curbing the spread of the new SARS-CoV-2 virus. TIC and Izolana – House of the Sea are thus closed to visitors from 13 March 2020 until further notice. For further c...

The official statistical data for 2019 show that the number of tourist arrivals and overnight stays in the municipality of Izola is still increasing in comparison to previous years. We have kept pace with the digital world, carried out successful social media campaigns, created new stories related t...

At this time, the Strunjan landscape park urges visitors to avoid walking along the coast between the Strunjan beach and San Simon, and not to stay in the Strunjan Cape and Cape Ronek areas. This also applies to the summer months, as some bathers place their towels at the foot of the most dangerous ...

In touch with nature The Škocjanski Zatok Nature Reserve is also open throughout winter. It lies between the town of Koper and its countryside. Škocjanski Zatok is recognised as the largest brackish wetlands and is home to various plant and animal species. The sunny winter days also offer a perfec...